While lavender rustic belongs to a genre that fits well with
any structure of soil, grows best in well loose substrates, calcareous, sandy,
dry, with an average content of organic matter. There needs to be a good
drainage to prevent puddles that can affect their growth and even rot the
roots. Hence also recommend not grow it in places where heavy rains are
recorded.
Lavender Cultivation
As for the ideal time to plant lavender, should be
considered first if you want to work with multiplication by seeds or by
cuttings (cuttings). In the first case, seed is usually planted in early
spring, and transplanted in the fall or winter, once it has sprouted and grown
a little.
When you decide to get a new plant lavender from a wedge,
the ideal time to separate the desired branch is at the end of summer when the
process has finished flowering.
Notably, it corresponds to a genre of warm and temperate
climates, the different species of lavender will grow much better are exposed
to a significant dose of sunlight.
Irrigation of Lavender
In terms of irrigation, the plant does not need much water,
but to take better advantage of this aromatic water it is usually recommended
once a week. In the case of the specimens placed in flower pots, you should
increase this share a little liquid element during the summer season.
Although lavender has a high resistance to environmental factors, it is desirable to avoid the presence of weeds that could interfere
with normal crop growth.
Caring tips for Lavender
This can be achieved by plowing land surface once in early
spring, removing the ground at least twice after the harvest of flowers, and
one in winter. This task also allows aerate and fluff the soil, helping to
prevent the onset of certain diseases affecting these plants, including roots
and certain fungi called "sadness of lavender ".
Regarding pruning, usually recommended cut lavender about 20
cm after flowering to bring a new sound and to present a pleasantly compact
appearance while growing in the winter season.
